Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach

Clayton Valley Charter High School is located in the San Francisco East Bay Area (Clayton/Concord) and serves over 2,200 students. Our school values its staff and offers competitive compensation in the region. We provide a comprehensive educational environment with dedicated academies, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education, visual and performing arts, and a robust athletic program.

About the role

The Varsity Head Coach supervises the entire girls basketball program, including Junior Varsity and freshman teams. The role requires adherence to the CIF-Clayton Valley Charter High School Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Coaches and the "Six Pillars of Character": trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Essential knowledge includes techniques for guiding and motivating students, maintaining positive relationships, and understanding school rules and sport-specific regulations at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Personnel – Adult: Oversee all paid and volunteer coaches to ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Coaches. Participate in hiring and evaluation of coaches in coordination with the Athletic Director and site administration.
• Personnel – Student: Select players through a fair tryout system, manage team preparation according to sport rules and athlete capabilities. Monitor student grades and attendance with the Athletic Director to ensure continued eligibility.
• Scheduling: Responsible for practice and competition scheduling in coordination with the Athletic Director. Games and practices are scheduled at least 5 days per week, with on-time attendance expected at all events.
• Fiscal: Coordinate all fundraising with the Athletic Director. All deposits and expenditures must be made through the Athletic Booster organization or Associated Student Body accounts.
• Meetings & Rules: Attend pre- and post-season league meetings. Maintain a working knowledge of NFHS, CIF, NCS, DAL, and Clayton Valley Charter High School rules relevant to the sport.
• Communication: Respond promptly to email and phone communications.

Requirements

• Current (through the end of the season) First-Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Completion of the following NFHS courses:
  • Fundamentals of Coaching
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Concussions in Sports
• Knowledge of basketball and the ability to work with high school students.
• Previous high school coaching experience (preferred).

Required documents for application: CPR/First Aid Certification, Letter of Introduction, three Letters of Recommendation, and Resume.

Pay

Single rate stipend of $3,375.

Schedule

Seasonal, part-time employment. Head coach attendance is expected at all practices and competitions, scheduled at least 5 days per week.